Theories of motivation

Description: Researchers have developed a number of theories to explain motivation and each theory contributes to a better understanding of motivation. In this module you have read about drive reduction and arousal theory behavioral and social-cognitive theories and Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. In this activity you will write a 3-5 page essay that discusses different theories of motivation. Objectives:

`Instructions: Step 1: Review and research. Review the assigned reading for this module and do some Internet and/or library research about different theories of motivation. It is recommended that you conduct research through our Online Library (Links to an external site.) or use a scholarly internet search. Wikipedia is not allowed.

Step 2: Write and Reflect.

Write a 3-5 page paper that discusses motivation and the leading theories that explain it.

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Step 3. Submit Your Assignment. Your assignment should be in a Word document written in APA format (12-point font double spaced) and supported by research and in-text citations. Assignment Rubric РUniversal Assignment Rubric РUniversal This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdeas Ideas are clear insightful thought provoking and focused; they consistently support the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s). Ideas are clear and focused to support the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s) but they are not consistently insightful or thought provoking. Ideas are clear but conventional or general; they only somewhat support the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s). Ideas are unclear or clich̩d and demonstrate a lack of focus in support of the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s). 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication The assignment includes clear connections to lesson content. It includes abundant details and examples that generate interest and provide relevant concrete and insightful evidence in support of sound logic. The assignment includes clear connections to lesson content. It includes abundant details and examples that generate interest and provide relevant concrete and insightful evidence in support of sound logic. The assignment includes minimal or confusing connections to lesson content. Detail and examples are included but are general and not interesting. The assignment lacks evidence in support of sound logic. Connections to lesson content are not included. The assignment is insufficient providing scarce or inappropriate details evidence and examples that might include logical fallacies. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and Support Content meets or exceeds established assignment criteria. The assignment clearly presents well-reasoned notions and concepts. All content is well-supported with scholarly resources. Assertions are consistent with selected research. Content meets almost all of the established assignment criteria. The assignment presents fairly well-reasoned notions and concepts. All content is adequately supported with scholarly resources. Assertions are mostly consistent with selected research. Content is missing several important requirements of the established assignment criteria. The assignment presents notions and concepts that are only somewhat applicable. Some content is supported with scholarly resources. A few assertions are consistent with selected research. Content does not meet established assignment criteria and is missing most of the important requirements. The assignment presents poorly reasoned notions and concepts. Content is not supported with scholarly resources. Assertions are inconsistent with selected research. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization The assignment is focused in an organized and thoughtful manner. Content is constructed in a logical way that supports the solution to the challenge or question(s). The assignment is organized but the focus could be more precise. Content is constructed in a way that mostly supports the solution or question(s). The assignment is lacking focus and is unorganized. Content is constructed in a way that loosely supports the solution or question(s). The assignment is unfocused and unorganized. Information shows no effort to support the solution to the challenge or question(s). 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat and Citations Format is correct meets all assignment directions and works expertly to support the purpose of the assignment. There are no grammar capitalization punctuation or spelling errors. The correct number and type of citations are included and follow current APA format with no errors. Format is correct meets most of the assignment directions and works to support the purpose of the presentation. There are no more than three grammar capitalization punctuation or spelling errors. The correct number and type of citations are included and follow current APA format with no more than two errors. Format is somewhat correct meets some aspects of assignment directions and works generally to support the purpose of the presentation. There are four to six grammar capitalization punctuation or spelling errors. Citations are included but some are missing or the type is not appropriate. There are three to five errors in current APA format. Format is faulty does not meet sufficient aspects of the assignment directions and does not support the purpose of the presentation. There are more than seven grammar capitalization punctuation or spelling errors. Citations are not included and if APA formatting is evident it contains more than six errors. 10 pts Total Points: 50 Define motivation. Discuss the three key biological theories of motivation. Describe two psychological theories of motivation. Explain how biopsychological theories apply to motivation. What is motivation? Discuss its definition and different components. What are motives? Explain the different types of motives. Discuss biological approaches (theories) to motivation. Discuss behavioral and social-cognitive theories of motivation. Explain Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. Which level of Maslows hierarchy provides the strongest motivation for your behavior in general? Support your answer.

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